Reishauer RZ 500 Gear Grinding Machine

The Reishauer RZ 500 is a continuous generating gear grinding machine designed for high-precision finishing of cylindrical gears up to 500mm in diameter. It uses profile grinding wheels to achieve superior surface finishes and tight tolerances required for automotive and industrial gearboxes. Classified under HTS 8461.40.50 as a specialized gear grinding machine for metal removal processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%+35.0%39.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇩🇪Germany4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇯🇵Japan4.4%+10.0%14.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8460.39.00Same rate: 39.4%

If configured for general cylindrical grinding without gear-specific software

Lacks dedicated gear profile grinding functions, falling under sharpening/ordinary grinding machines.

8466.94Lower: 14.7% vs 39.4%

If imported as parts kit for on-site assembly into gear grinder

Unassembled machine parts classify under parts for machine tools rather than complete machines.

8479.89.95Lower: 37.5% vs 39.4%

If primarily used for semiconductor wafer edge profiling rather than gears

Specialized industrial machinery for semiconductor processing takes precedence over general machine tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine specifications match 'gear grinding' definition; general CNC grinders may classify elsewhere

Include detailed technical datasheets showing gear-specific tooling and programming in entry documentation